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November 4, 2025 at 4:03 PM

Republicans just can’t stop losing in court

Republicans just can’t stop losing in court As someone who has worked on campaigns, I know that Election Day often feels like catching your breath after a very long, tiring sprint. This year feels different. While Virginia, New Jersey and California are facing consequential elections, re…

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November 3, 2025 at 11:02 PM

Key contests tomorrow that will shape the future of democracy 

Key contests tomorrow that will shape the future of democracy Voters head to the polls for crucial elections tomorrow that will shape the future of democracy as we know it. We rounded up the races you need to watch, and we’ll be updating you in real time. Monday, November 3 …

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November 3, 2025 at 5:04 PM

60 Minutes obeys in advance

60 Minutes obeys in advance My wife warned me not to watch. As usual, she was right. Like many of you, last night I tuned in to watch Norah O’Donnell interview Donald Trump on “60 Minutes.” Over the span of 40 minutes, I sat in disbelief as Trump was asked a series of softball questions …

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November 2, 2025 at 9:01 PM

The top issue for voters in 2026

The top issue for voters in 2026 Earlier today, NBC News released its latest opinion poll about how Americans view Donald Trump, the two major parties and a host of other issues. Many pundits were surprised that voters placed “protecting constitutional rights/protecting democracy” as the…

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November 2, 2025 at 5:04 PM

One year later

One year later A year ago, Vice President Kamala Harris stood before a crowd of her family, friends, staff and supporters and conceded the presidency. It was an unseasonably warm day in November, and had the previous night gone differently, the streets of Washington, D.C. would have been…

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November 1, 2025 at 4:02 PM

I built Democracy Docket differently — on purpose

I built Democracy Docket differently — on purpose Democracy Docket has always been different. When I started the organization in 2020, legacy media was still powerful, and both-sides journalism was the norm. I knew there was a place for an independent news outlet with laser focus on the …

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October 31, 2025 at 10:02 PM

Top federal election official claims Dems ‘need the votes’ of ‘illegal citizens’ 

Top federal election official claims Dems ‘need the votes’ of ‘illegal citizens’ Christy McCormick, a Republican member of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC), is facing a call to step down after accusing Democrats of encouraging “open borders” and widespread voting by “illega…

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October 31, 2025 at 4:02 PM

A Democratic victory on Tuesday could reshape the redistricting fight

A Democratic victory on Tuesday could reshape the redistricting fight Elections are often fights between different policies and personalities. The 2026 midterms are shaping up to be different. Next year, control of Congress will be decided on voting and election rules. From voter suppres…

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October 31, 2025 at 11:04 AM

The most haunting map of 2025

The most haunting map of 2025 Trump has GOP states under his thumb; something wicked this way comes. That’s why we’ve launched a live redistricting tracker to keep you updated. Friday, October 31 View in browser …

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October 30, 2025 at 11:28 PM

Live map: Where redistricting battles are unfolding nationwide

Live map: Where redistricting battles are unfolding nationwide Our new live redistricting litigation map tracks every step in real time — a resource we’re proud to bring you and that you won't be able to find anywhere else. View in browser …

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October 30, 2025 at 10:03 PM

Ohio’s GOP gerrymander

Ohio’s GOP gerrymander A new Republican plan would redraw the state’s congressional districts in a way that could hand the GOP two more House seats before 2026. Thursday, October 30 View in browser …

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October 29, 2025 at 10:02 PM

Trump admin pressures Ohio to ban late-arriving ballots

Trump admin pressures Ohio to ban late-arriving ballots The Department of Justice (DOJ) threatened Ohio with “costly litigation” unless it changes its acts to ban the counting of ballots that arrive after Election Day, the state’s top election official revealed in comments exclusively re…

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October 29, 2025 at 5:02 PM

Join me live at 6 p.m. ET with AFJ President Rachel Rossi

Join me live at 6 p.m. ET with AFJ President Rachel Rossi Alliance for Justice President Rachel Rossi is sitting down with me live on Zoom — make sure to register now to secure your spot for this exclusive conversation exploring the role of the courts in shaping the future of democracy, …

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October 29, 2025 at 11:04 AM

Election conspiracy theorist denies DHS is using DOJ voter data

Election conspiracy theorist denies DHS is using DOJ voter data In a call last month with election leaders from nearly every state, a senior “election integrity” official in the Department of Homeland Security said that the department is not using voter registration data collected by the…

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October 28, 2025 at 10:02 PM

DOJ walks back key evidence in defense of Trump’s Portland deployment

DOJ walks back key evidence in defense of Trump’s Portland deployment The DOJ said it “deeply regrets” errors it made in presenting a key piece of evidence in defense of Trump’s attempted military deployment in Portland last month. Tuesday, October 28 View in brow…

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October 28, 2025 at 5:07 PM

9 lawsuits against Trump’s redistricting power grab

9 lawsuits against Trump’s redistricting power grab When I sat down to write to you today, my law firm was litigating cases challenging congressional redistricting in eight states. By the time I finished, that number was nine. All the cases have one thing in common: Republicans are abusi…

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October 28, 2025 at 1:27 PM

LIVE EVENT: The courts, democracy and what’s at stake. Join us tomorrow!

LIVE EVENT: The courts, democracy and what’s at stake. Join us tomorrow! Join Democracy Docket and Alliance for Justice for a live virtual event: Courts Under Attack: Judicial Nominations and the Future of Democracy featuring Marc Elias and Rachel Rossi, president of AFJ. …

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October 27, 2025 at 10:02 PM

Indiana governor calls special session to pass GOP gerrymander

Indiana governor calls special session to pass GOP gerrymander Indiana Gov. Mike Braun (R) announced a special legislative session to redraw the state’s congressional map. Indiana would be the fourth GOP-controlled state to undertake a redistricting initiative at Trump’s request. …

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  Marc Elias · [email protected]

October 27, 2025 at 7:07 PM

The warning signs for 2026 are already here

The warning signs for 2026 are already here Donald Trump and the Republican Party aren’t waiting around for the midterms. Their attacks on free and fair elections have already begun, and on Nov. 4, we will get the live show. Trump’s Department of Justice — the one he controls and has sta…

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October 27, 2025 at 3:38 PM

Where is the outrage?

Where is the outrage? I planned to write to you this morning about the risk posed by the Department of Justice’s last-minute decision to send federal monitors to observe voting in several California and New Jersey counties next week. But as I was finishing up my thoughts yesterday, Dona…

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October 26, 2025 at 4:33 PM

My conversation with Rep. Swalwell: the Epstein shutdown

My conversation with Rep. Swalwell: the Epstein shutdown Rep. Swalwell is one of our toughest fighters in the battle for democracy — and that’s why he’s one of my favorite guests to have on the show. Recently, he joined me to discuss Mike Johnson’s Epstein Shutdown, the weaponization of …

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October 25, 2025 at 4:32 PM

Dictators love elections, just not free and fair ones

Steve Bannon’s long game for Trump ‘28 Steve Bannon has a talent for saying the quiet part out loud. In an interview this week, the “Trump whisperer”  revealed the next phase of the MAGA movement: Trump 2028. View in browser …

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October 24, 2025 at 4:15 PM

Republicans keep gerrymandering and I keep suing

Republicans keep gerrymandering and I keep suing As Republicans keep up attacks on congressional maps, they should get used to seeing my law firm in court. On Wednesday, North Carolina Republicans enacted a newly gerrymandered map that targets Black voters to create an additional seat fo…

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October 16, 2025 at 10:02 PM

DOJ, now Trump’s tool of personal retribution, indicts John Bolton

DOJ, now Trump’s tool of personal retribution, indicts John Bolton John Bolton, President Donald Trump’s former national security advisor turned vocal critic, was indicted by a federal grand jury. Thursday, October 16 View in browser …

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October 16, 2025 at 11:03 AM

No Kings spooks MAGA

No Kings spooks MAGA Millions of people across the country are set to attend No Kings rallies this weekend, and it appears to have Trump and his allies alarmed. In recent days, they’ve tried to paint the planned peaceful protests as anti-American and equivalent to terrorism. …

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October 15, 2025 at 10:03 PM

SCOTUS seems ready to scrap fair elections

SCOTUS seems ready to scrap fair elections After over two hours of oral argument in a high-stakes Louisiana redistricting case, the Supreme Court seemed ready to scrap fair elections, and let red states freely draw electoral maps that eviscerate the political power of minority voters and…

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  Marc Elias · [email protected]

October 15, 2025 at 1:33 PM

This SCOTUS case is why I founded Democracy Docket

This SCOTUS case is why I founded Democracy Docket I’ve argued four redistricting cases before the Supreme Court and won all four. In each case, I stood before the court on behalf of Black voters facing unconstitutional district lines. View in browser …

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October 15, 2025 at 11:02 AM

An election conspiracy group makes inroads with a California city 

An election conspiracy group makes inroads with a California city The Huntington Beach City Council passed a resolution last week stoking baseless fears about the integrity of elections — based on false data from the election conspiracy group Unite4Freedom. Wednesday, Octobe…

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October 14, 2025 at 10:06 PM

Voting victory for Indiana students

Voting victory for Indiana students For decades, Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act has blocked attempts to discriminate against minority voters. Tomorrow, SCOTUS will consider declaring it unconstitutional. Tuesday, October 14 View in browser …

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  Marc Elias · [email protected]

October 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM

Building an opposition movement starts with prioritizing winning in 2026

Building an opposition movement starts with prioritizing winning in 2026 With less than a month away from the 2025 elections, the 2026 midterms are on my mind — and clearly, they are on yours as well. Recently, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about the midterm elections and my call …

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October 13, 2025 at 10:03 PM

North Carolina GOP announces its own new gerrymander

North Carolina GOP announces its own new gerrymander North Carolina became the latest GOP-controlled state to announce it will gerrymander its congressional map to please Trump. Republicans in the state have scheduled a vote for next week on their mid-decade power grab aimed at cementing…

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  Marc Elias · [email protected]

October 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM

Do not let career prosecutors legitimize political prosecutions

Do not let career prosecutors legitimize political prosecutions The only reason James Comey was indicted is because Donald Trump hates him. We can debate why Trump hates him and whether that hatred is justified, but we should all agree that being hated by a president is not sufficient gr…

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October 12, 2025 at 4:03 PM

My conversation with Sen. Chris Murphy: Govt shutdown, Trump’s corruption and fight for gun control

My conversation with Sen. Chris Murphy: Govt shutdown, Trump’s corruption and fight for gun control1 When I think of “fight,” I think of Senator Chris Murphy. Recently, we sat down to talk about the government shutdown, Trump’s crypto scam, and his leadership on gun control. Senator Murp…

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October 11, 2025 at 8:02 PM

The Texas redistricting hearing is over. Here’s what legacy media missed

The Texas redistricting hearing is over. Here’s what legacy media missed Ten days ago, Democracy Docket reporter Jen Rice landed in El Paso to cover the hearing on Texas’ gerrymandered congressional map. Since then, she has worked every day to bring you the latest news in this high-stake…

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October 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM

Is TikTok going MAGA? 

Is TikTok going MAGA? I write a lot about the failures of legacy media to meet the current moment: its capitulation, its cowardice, and its both-sides coverage. However, as the legacy media bends the knee and leaks viewers, another media landscape is rising. I’m not talking about indepe…

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October 10, 2025 at 10:02 PM

New details about Texas’ secretive gerrymander

New details about Texas’ secretive gerrymander In federal court, some information about Texas’ secretive redistricting process started to come into focus as Republican leadership took the stand in the ongoing hearing. Friday, October 10 View in browser …

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  Marc Elias · [email protected]

October 10, 2025 at 5:03 PM

The era political prosecutions has arrived

The era political prosecutions has arrived-\ Yesterday’s indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James shocked many people who should hardly be surprised. For months, I have complained that far too few people were taking Donald Trump’s threat to use the Department of Justice to p…

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October 10, 2025 at 10:58 AM

Top GOP mapmaker takes stand in court battle over Texas gerrymander

3 wins for voters, 2 big threats ahead Democracy Docket is the only national outlet still covering the hearing that could block the GOP’s effort to fix the 2026 midterms. Friday, October 10 View in browser …

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  Marc Elias · [email protected]

October 9, 2025 at 11:33 PM

It’s the elections, stupid  

It’s the elections, stupid Trump’s enemies list is long, ever-changing, and not exclusive. Stand up against him or speak out in favor of democracy once, and you’ll find yourself name-dropped in the middle of a Trump rant next to the likes of Taylor Swift, Anthony Scaramucci, and Gov. Ga…

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October 9, 2025 at 10:02 PM

In latest political prosecution, Trump DOJ indicts New York AG

In latest political prosecution, Trump DOJ indicts New York AG A federal grand jury indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) on one count of bank fraud today. President Donald Trump last month publicly ordered the Department of Justice to go after his perceived enemies more a…

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October 8, 2025 at 10:02 PM

Trump claims Illinois governor, Chicago mayor ‘should be in jail’ 

Trump claims Illinois governor, Chicago mayor ‘should be in jail’ Trump said on social media this morning that Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, both Democrats, should be imprisoned for allegedly failing to protect ICE officials — a claim that contradicts the …

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  Marc Elias · [email protected]

October 8, 2025 at 4:02 PM

Why my law firm is litigating 63 voting rights cases

Why my law firm is litigating 63 voting rights cases I don’t usually write about my law firm, but today I’m going to make an exception. With fewer than 60 lawyers, we are currently litigating 63 voting and election cases in 30 states — a number that will almost certainly rise in the week…

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October 8, 2025 at 11:03 AM

Did anti-voting activist Jack Posobiec commit voter fraud? 

Did anti-voting activist Jack Posobiec commit voter fraud? Jack Posobiec, notorious MAGA influencer and anti-voting activist, has reportedly lived in Maryland while voting in Pennsylvania. Wednesday, October 8 View in browser …

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October 7, 2025 at 10:02 PM

RNC-hired mapmaker denies using racial data in Texas gerrymander

RNC-hired mapmaker denies using racial data in Texas gerrymander The testimony from Adam Kincaid marked the first time he has answered questions about the map publicly. But lawyers for Texas ensured he couldn’t be pressed for details about how he did his work. Tuesday, Octobe…

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October 7, 2025 at 9:13 PM

What legacy media missed in a Texas courtroom today

What legacy media missed in a Texas courtroom today Today was my 6th day in El Paso covering the Texas redistricting hearing and it was the most consequential yet. We heard testimony from Adam Kincaid, the GOP operative who drew Texas’ gerrymandered map. As you know, if allowed to stand,…

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October 7, 2025 at 7:03 PM

Trump’s 2028 hat trick

Trump’s 2028 hat trick Donald Trump is a troll. That is why the media lives by the dangerous mantra of taking him seriously but not literally. But he is not only a troll. View in browser October 7, 2025 Donald Trump is a tr…

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October 6, 2025 at 10:02 PM

Utah Republicans pass new gerrymandered congressional map

Utah Republicans pass new gerrymandered congressional map Today the Utah legislature passed a new congressional map favored to help Republicans retain all four of the state’s congressional seats — despite a recent court ruling requiring a fair map. Monday, October 6 …

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  Marc Elias · [email protected]

October 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM

I refuse to stay silent. Will you?

I refuse to stay silent. Will you? For the last several months, I have written and spoken regularly about the rise of authoritarianism in the United States. This is not something I ever envisioned for myself — and it is certainly not something my ancestors envisioned for their great gran…

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October 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM

My conversation with Ruth Ben-Ghiat: The rise of authorians, Strongmen, and why Trump won’t leave without a fight 

My conversation with Ruth Ben-Ghiat: The rise of authorians, Strongmen, and why Trump won’t leave without a fight Recently, I sat down with Ruth Ben-Ghiat — one of the leading scholars on authoritarianism. I always enjoy my conversations with guests, but after my chat with Ruth, I walke…

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October 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM

Deep in the heart of Texas, a milestone for Democracy Docket

Deep in the heart of Texas, a milestone for Democracy Docket When I started Democracy Docket in 2020, we didn’t have any reporters. It was me and a staff of three powered by my email list of friends and colleagues. I had a vision of what we could become, and I’m proud to say we have blow…

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